I’m sure you’re reading this article with a smirk on your face because you have belted out your favorite tune while bathing. Have you ever wondered why singing in the shower is so appealing? Let me explain why singing in the shower can boost your confidence and health.
You sound better in the shower
Singing in the shower is not only fun, but you actually sound better! Why? Your shower stall provides unique acoustic effects, which in turn makes your voice sound remarkably better. Look out Beyoncé! Turns out your very own shower stall acts as your own sound booth. Shower stalls are made with ceramic tiles or materials that don’t absorb sound. When you’re belting out your tunes and your voice is not being absorbed, it ends up bouncing off the walls of your shower stall, giving your voice a richer sound and additional volume. While belting out tunes in the shower,you most likely will get a free dose of confidence as you are able to hit certain notes, sing remarkably louder and in general, sound better. So give yourself a boost in confidence by turning up those tunes in the shower.
Singing is rewarding
Not only does singing make you feel happy, but it’s rewarding when you sound good too! Singing can provide a boost in confidence and self-esteem. With a boost in confidence and self-esteem you can better combat feelings of anxiety, sadness and loneliness. According to a recent study,[1] a chemical called oxytocin is released when we sing, which enhances feelings of trust and bonding and thus acts as an lubricant for better social life.
It reduces stress
Singing in the shower can help decrease stress levels. Whenever you have the opportunity to exercise your lungs (by singing) you end up inhaling more oxygen repeatedly. As you oxygenate your blood you end up reducing stress levels. (Think back to a time when you were told to “take a deep breath”) Stress and breathing are inextricably linked. That’s why you are advised to take a deep breath when you feel nervous. For many people, their high stress level actually comes from their shallow breathing. So with the habit of singing in the shower, you don’t need to learn extra breathing techniques to breathe away your stress and anxiety![2][3]
It boosts your memory
When you sing, you most likely know the lyrics, or at least are working hard at remembering them. Think of singing as a brain activity. Singing in the shower is a wonderful opportunity to keep your brain working while sudsing up.
It lowers blood pressure
Singing in the shower helps release the stress hormone, cortisol. This hormone is known to raise blood pressure, blood sugar and can cause inflammation in your body.
Improves your immune system
Singing in the shower allows you to oxygenate your blood, reducing your stress levels and lowering your blood pressure. All of these benefits directly impact your immune system in a positive manner, if anything, they help your immune system function more efficiently. Besides these wonderful benefits to singing in the shower, singing in general can provide a myriad of benefits to improve your health and give you a boost in confidence. Singing affords us the opportunity to strengthen our health, stimulate the brain, activates our imagination and provides us with an extra pep in our step for the day. Sure, there are many wonderful health benefits when you sing in the shower, but let’s be honest here: Singing in the shower is fun! Maybe at one point in your life you had an annoying sibling or roommate that sang in the shower in a bothersome fashion. But at least they were having fun, right?!
Conclusion
If you’re seeking a boost in confidence and a unique way to improve your health, singing in the shower is an option that should not be overlooked! So go ahead, make your playlist ready for your next shower and prepare to give your health and confidence a boost while belting out your favorite tunes!
